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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who arrives at the Trojan palace from the field covered in blood?

2. Who makes fun of the warrior that disappeared?

3. Which character warns the women of the duel?

4. Who hears the sounds of mourning while talking?

5. Who is happy to see the leader of the Trojan army is safe?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the challenges facing the Trojan army?

2. How does Helen survive after the war?

3. Why do the Trojans break down the city walls?

4. In Part 2, Chapter 19, what risk does Cassandra take?

5. Which two brave warriors fight against each other on the battlefield equally?

6. Describe Polyxena's appearance.

7. What does Paris do that alters the fate of the Greek hero?

8. How does the Greek army respond to the death of Achilles?

9. What does Cassandra see when she enters the royal mansion?

10. Describe the discussion in the Trojan kitchen garden as war begins.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both Helen and Penelope are important female characters in the beginning of the book.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Penelope has a direct influence upon? What are some events that Helen has a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character wields more influence in society? Which one is stronger and why?

Essay Topic 2

Compare Hector to Achilles. Both of these characters are brave warriors. How are they similar and how are they different? What resources and people do they have for support? How does their relationship with loved ones affect their fight?

Essay Topic 3

Helen changes from being an impulsive and immature young girl to a poised, confident, and attractive young woman under Theseus' guidance. What does this transformation offer Helen? How does her experience and interactions with other people change?

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